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Avatar for Western Rooter & Plumbing
Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
170
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went fine. RJ and Angel were promptly on the job. They explained what they were going to do. During the cleaning process they showed me the progress via their sewer line camera. I am very pleased with the work and appreciated their professionalism."
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all! Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Make it Drain Plumbing & Rooter
4.7(
108
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went great! Needed to replace the internal parts on two aging toilets. Sergio is the consummate professional. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Make It Drain is the real deal."
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+10

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RJ'S PLUMBING CHAMPS CORP
4.7(
29
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend Jose for any kind of plumbing service. He is very attentive to detail and making sure the job was done the right way."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kahuna Comfort Plumbing Heating & Air
4.6(
370
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"cameron was great. he cleared the drain quickly with his snake cleaned up and left in a very reasonable amount of time. very professional"
Roots
Roots
Clean out
Liner
Two way clean out

+9

Response time30 mins
347 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rooters Plumbing Co.
4.8(
44
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received a call back within minutes of my request for a quote and Kevin came out immediately. He was professional and personable and had my drain cleared quickly, despite it being a tricky clog to get to. My bill was exactly what he quoted and I will absolutely use them again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
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So-Cal 1 Plumbing & Rooter
5.0(
38
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very nice polite Cleaned everything. would hire again. gave them a 10 overall"
repair
full house redrain
full house redrain
full house redrain
sewer repair

+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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1 TOM PLUMBER ANAHEIM / BREA
5.0(
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At 1 Tom Plumber Anaheim/Brea, timing is everything! We are a top rated plumbing , leak detection and water damage repair and restoration company proudly serving the surrounding areas for over 20 years. Our 1st priority is getting you back on track and restoring your property in a timely manner. This includes having our entire team of professionals help you throughout the process. We are unique amongst restoration companies, as our staff includes 20 plus years of professional home and commercial insurance claim adjusters. We pride ourselves in high rate of insurance claim approval because of our knowledge and thx detailed documentation. We make extra effort to get your claim presented completely and approved. \n

Leak Detection
Plumbing
Sewage Cleanup
Leak Detection
Plumbing

+70

Response time8 hrs
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Jetter Rooter
5.0(
11
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used Jetter Rooter for a camera inspection for my home and they found Roots in the main line sewer and they located it. I highly recommend them for your drains / Sewers locating. They are professional and on time schedule. Thank you guys from Jetter Rooter!!!"
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER

+7

Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
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SoCal Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.
4.7(
284
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Knowledgeable of product, Easy to contact return call, on time, clean plumb and square."
Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Escobar Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Melvin was very professional, awesome customer service, cleared the clogged drain fast and efficiently. Would highly recommend him. Saved me."
Jacuzzi faucet replaced
Jacuzzi faucet replaced
Jacuzzi faucet replaced
Bathtub thermostatic
Bathtub thermostatic

+6

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

It is okay to use a drain auger on a toilet, just make sure you are using the correct tip size. The auger is a plumbing snake with a protective sleeve to protect the porcelain toilet bowl from getting scratched. Using too large of an auger can cause the snake to loop back and damage the inside of the drain and plumbing.

The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. 

To prevent clogs, get yourself:

  • A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. 

  • Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.

  • Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.

P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain.

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